The Full Moon is in the opposite sign of the Sun in Cancer. Traditionally seen as the mother (Cancer) and father (Capricorn) of the zodiac, these cardinal signs rule a time when the masculine and feminine energies are brought into awareness to assess how well they have been integrated up until now: your wants with your needs, your home life versus your profession, your achievements with your support for others’ successes.

Count Your Blessings

The Full Moon in Capricorn coincides with Mercury in Cancer retrograde, guiding you to reassess your emotional well-being with objectivity and maturity. Mars and Uranus are approaching a historic conjunction in Gemini, encouraging you to embrace new ideas and go for your goals.

The message of this Full Moon is to celebrate what you have achieved over the last year and to remember that the good things in life never fade.


What to embrace and what to release during this Capricorn Full Moon

Embrace:

-Listening to music, dancing, singing

-Stepping into your authority

-Positive thinking

-Faith in the good things in life

Release:

-Promising more than you can deliver or unhealthy obligations

-Self-doubt about your competence

-Fear of failure

-Rigid control over outcomes

The Astrological Energies of July

July is the most pivotal month of the year. This is a month of significant collective shifts and technological breakthroughs. On 4 July, Mars and Uranus form a conjunction in Gemini, signalling a period of collective change and heightened energy. If you feel overstimulated or overwhelmed, this is a reminder to slow down, ground yourself, and avoid acting impulsively.

On 17 July, Uranus forms an exact trine to Pluto, a major long-term aspect associated with innovation, transformation, and the emergence of new technological developments or groundbreaking ideas.

On 23 July, Mercury turns direct in Cancer, bringing greater clarity and emotional understanding. Miscommunications begin to resolve, and plans that have been delayed can start moving forward.

On 26 July, Saturn stations retrograde in Aries, marking its first retrograde period of the year. Momentum slows, allowing for a more deliberate and sustainable approach to long-term goals. On the same day, the North Node enters Aquarius, shifting collective focus toward innovation, community, and future-oriented thinking.

On 29 July, The Sun conjuncts Jupiter in Leo, creating an expansive and optimistic energy that encourages confidence, creativity, and self-expression. Also on this day, the Full Moon in Aquarius shines a light on technological advancements, collective progress, and the opportunity to embrace unconventional ideas and new ways of thinking.

The Sign of the Month - Cancer (21 June - 22 July)

Home, sweet home

Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac, a water sign, and its symbol is the Crab. This is for a serious reason: a crab has a shell that provides protection. People born under the Cancer sign need to feel safe in this world, and one of their main motivations in life is to create an environment where they feel truly “in their waters.”

It is associated with the water element and is known for its sensitive and caring nature. Cancer is also known for its affinity with cooking and food, and, as the saying goes, they believe that “the way to a person's heart is through their stomach.” If they feel unhappy, it is often because they do not feel emotionally balanced. Listening to their intuition, learning to trust their instincts, and doing their best to follow them are some of their most important life lessons.

Astronomy corner – July sky events

4 July - Mars and Uranus Conjunction: The planets appear exceptionally close in the predawn sky, making it an ideal opportunity to spot Uranus with binoculars.

6 July - Earth at Aphelion: Earth reaches its farthest point from the Sun for the year.

14 July - New Moon in Cancer: The sky will be at its darkest, creating the perfect window for astrophotography and deep-sky stargazing.

16 to 17 July - Moon, Venus, and Regulus meet for a beautiful dance in the evening sky.

27 July - Full Moon: The full Moon will rise in the constellation of Capricorn.